out on a hike around the lake with the kinders,
and a is walking back with c, close by her side.
a tells me, ‘he says he wants to marry me.’
i ask, ‘do you want to marry him?’
a says, ‘yes.’
then a says to c,
‘and i will always sleep when you sleep.
and we could go to the park together.
and we can get ice cream.’
c says, ‘okay.’
as we all walk on, i think about how wise a is with regard to marriage.
if we always sleep when the other sleeps, go to the park together, and get ice cream,
we might have many happy marriages.
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WHAT A LOVELY POST :)
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thank you, akriti )
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It is quite a sweet one.
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thanks jn )
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I am in love with A and C, how absolutely gorgeous, you need to save all these kindy moments or what each child says and present a little book at the end of the year….time allowing that is. How much joy would the parents get. You are so lucky Beth to eaves drop on such beautiful conversations :-) xx
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you are so right, jen. these moments are so precious and i do feel lucky to be a part of them )
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:-)
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So wise. A great reminder too.
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yes i agree, audra )
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the sleeping and ice cream ought to be incorporated somehow into wedding vows. I love it.
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i so agree, eli )
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That’s so cute 😊😊
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thanks, diana )
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“if we always sleep when the other sleeps, go to the park together, and get ice cream, ”
This is what love should be. Being together and enjoying life. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
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absolutely and it was my pleasure, john )
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Love it Beth…
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thank you, david.
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So adorable- the things these kids say and how lucky you are to hear it! Love the monkeys– I have an old one of mine that has had a few gender changes over the years to suit various children.
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thanks and me too )
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Cute image!
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thanks roy )
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So sweet, thanks for sharing an “out of the mouths of babes” pearl of wisdom. I’m forwarding this to my best bud who makes sock monkeys–these are so cute! Thanks, Beth. :-)
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sure, and i know you know understand, having been a teacher, thanks)
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Out of the mouths of babes. Adults make it too difficult. Sweet, sweet children you have around you. Thanks for sharing that sweetness.
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thanks, and they sure are )
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Amen.
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Oh for crying out loud. So cute I can’t even. CAN’T EVEN !!!
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they are )
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Simple, but true :)
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yes, and sometimes simple is best )
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Exactly :)
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Indeed, A and C. Keep it simple. I add one thing. Hold hands when you walk around the park. Thanks, Beth.
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yes. absolutely. and you are welcome, mark.
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I adore this. So simple and yet so profound.
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thank you, goat )
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That is so cute. I think A and C have it nailed. Oh, one more thing Beth – I’m surprised you had them out on loan and didn’t manage to put them into anything, like a canoe or a paddle boat or a cart or a wagon. Ha! I bet you did and were too shy to mention it.
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well, it was school, though i did try to get the whole class to hide behind one giant tree. little heads kept popping out )
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a gentle reminder of how uncomplicated the road to happiness is. wonder why we complicate it so much…
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yes, i wonder too….
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If life were only so simple! I love the idea of the children thinking of marriage as such. I hope for their sakes, all will go ‘happily ever after!’ Beth, this was so sweet and magical! Just the way to bring smiles to my day!
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they have such a simple and wonderful view of life, happy to make you smile )
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Ice cream plays a big role in our happy marriage. :)
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you and little a are on the same page then, and it makes perfect sense to me )
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This is basically my life.
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out of the mouths of babes. I tell you, when I knew less, I knew infinitely more. A wise nugget to pluck and share, ksBeth. :)
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so true )
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Loved it! Great thoughts and a sweet picture. Now I’ll sleep well :)
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thank you and enjoy your sleep _
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I agree. Too many newly-married couples think they can still go their separate ways and it will have no effect on their marriage. Sad. Before getting married, they wanted to spend their lives together. After the event, they can’t wait to be alone. Weird.
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yes, michael.
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